Chapter 4 Review

When writing a report, be brief and to the point.

All reports written by law enforcement officers should be written in the____?

What are the stages involved in the interview process?

______consists of informal, non-standard words often used by regional or specific groups.

Do not include jargon, slang, textspeak, and_____in your final report.

What is the commonly accepted abbreviation for the word "without?"

A_____is a person's permanent record, verbal or written that explains an incident?

An abbreviation for victim is?

Having a good and professional vocabulary is______when writing a report.

An abbreviation for Male is?

This can help an interviewee remember an event using sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch?

When formulating the order of people to interview, who should be second to be interviewed?

Taking notes during an interview is______and must be done with care.

Language that includes text messages and digital communications.

The_______is one of the most misused punctuation marks.

_____are brief statements indicating that you heard what was said, and want to hear more.

To make a sentence, you need_____and_____.

Every report_____.

Always use prepare reports using______English.

What are the three types of basic interview techniques?

The last step in writing a report is the?

The______states the subject's action, existence or state of being.

This statement provides written and oral facts under oath with a penalty of perjury?

_______involves the rules and guidelines that govern a language's usage.

When note taking, it's important to ask the interviewee questions such as name, address, and___

What are three general categories of law enforcement incident reports?

Avoid using______voice at all costs.

Written statements and recorded devices receive_____treatment to interview field notes.

Mimicking the interviewee's speech pattern, gestures, or body language is defined as?

To evaluate a report for errors, consider the following.

Establishing control of the interview, keeping composure, and re-approaching later deals with?

What are some physiological signs of deception?

The majority of people who will read your report_____.

Grouping information by categories such as witnesses, victims, suspects, and weapons used

Paragraphs containing specific details, pertinent information, and elements of a crime?

The goal of the interview is to?

Note-taking includes _____, which is a person’s written version of an incident or occurrence.

Inaccurate information may result in_____or______.

"A normal continuous form detailing a chronological sequence of events" is know as?

_____Links words and phrases and provides temporal, spatial, and logical relationships.

Proper punctuation, correct comma placement, appropriate apostrophes, and quotations evaluates?

Some of the facts in the affidavit may include:

What should you never state in your report?

Which Florida Statute gives officer authority to administer oaths?

A report must be clear and allow only one interpretation of each sentence's meaning.

There are limitations that an officer can say or do in an interview except?

To recognize the significance of writing a clear and complete report. It can be read by.

To present a clear narrative, a report must contain.

Organize facts______by sorting information by date and time from the first event to the last.

Establish rapport, state the purpose of the interview, and use quiet tone of voice deals with?

____is a solemn and formal declaration made in place of an oath.

Make sure the verb tense is consistent; correct sentence structure, and written in active voice

Words that are easily confused in use and spelling are called?

Words that are confusing in the use and spelling but sound the same with different meanings.

Complete your report as soon as possible after an incident.

Include the facts of the incident by the who, what, when, where, why, how, and action taken.

Florida Law allows a person to make an_______instead of an oath.

An______is a custodial meeting where the interviewees may not be free to leave.

During the______stage, you will obtain information about the incident from the interviewee.

Select appropriate words and use them properly. Evaluates?